Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Excessive worrying
Restlessness or feeling on edge
Hallucinations
Difficulty concentrating
#2
What is the primary goal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
To explore unconscious conflicts
To reduce problematic behaviors and increase healthy coping strategies
To prescribe medication for psychological disorders
To increase self-awareness through introspection
#3
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with depression?
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Dopamine
Endorphins
#4
Which psychological disorder is characterized by sudden, unpredictable episodes of intense fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat and sweating?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
#5
In the context of therapy, what does the term 'resistance' refer to?
The therapist's reluctance to engage with certain clients
The client's reluctance to explore painful emotions or thoughts
The client's enthusiastic participation in therapy sessions
The therapist's insistence on using a particular therapeutic technique
#6
Which of the following is a common symptom of PTSD?
Excessive worry about cleanliness and germs
Repeatedly reliving traumatic events through nightmares or flashbacks
Excessive fear of being in social situations
Persistent difficulty controlling unwanted thoughts or behaviors
#7
What is a common symptom of schizophrenia?
Persistent fear of social situations
Persistent delusions or hallucinations
Persistent worry about one's health
Persistent need for order and perfection
#8
What is the primary characteristic of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Excessive fear of being judged or embarrassed
Extreme shifts in mood, behavior, and self-image
Persistent preoccupation with imagined defects in appearance
Repeated, uncontrollable thoughts or behaviors
#9
Which neurotransmitter is primarily targeted by medications used to treat schizophrenia?
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
Norepinephrine
Glutamate
Dopamine
#10
What is the primary focus of psychodynamic therapy?
Changing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors
Increasing self-awareness and understanding of unconscious processes
Teaching clients practical coping skills
Encouraging clients to challenge irrational beliefs
#11
Which of the following is a common symptom of Schizoaffective Disorder?